verb
seared
Seared (verb) means past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion. Example: “She seared the steak for two minutes on each side before roasting it.”
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Past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion.
"She seared the steak for two minutes on each side before roasting it."
"The image of the crash was seared into his memory."
How to use seared
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCooked or burned by very high heat, often used both literally (for food) and figuratively (for strong memories or emotions).
Common pairings
seared tuna
seared into memory
seared steak
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more seared
- Superlative
- most seared
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Rhymes for seared
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What does “seared” mean?
The word “seared” means past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion. In plain terms, cooked or burned by very high heat, often used both literally (for food) and figuratively (for strong memories or emotions).
How do you use “seared” in a sentence?
Here is “seared” used in a sentence: “She seared the steak for two minutes on each side before roasting it.”
What part of speech is “seared”?
“Seared” is a verb.
What is the meaning of seared?
"seared" (verb) means past tense and past participle of "sear" — browned quickly over high heat, or burned/scorched by intense heat or emotion.
